I realize there will be a time of weeks of not months that eating and swallowing will be real issue. How are meds and pain meds administered. Can that be given through a PEG along with food?

Hi Cheri,

There will be all sorts of medications given during treatment. Let's hope he takes his med as he does today. With a glass of water and swallow. :-)

Since you mention PEG, there are two camps on the topic. Those who will get one before treatment starts and those who wait until is is shown to be required.

I was advised to not get one early and got through treatment without one. It was tough but I would choose the same path again.

It's nice to see you getting here early and being able to get up to speed and become knowledgeable in advance.

Good luck